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Joseph Alexander Of Fundamental Changes - The Guitarist Who's Sold 300,000 Guitar Books! Joseph Alexander, the founder of Fundamental Changes is an amazing person and not only because he has sold a million dollars of guitar books. He is amazing because he found a gap in a market using new publishing technology and worked tirelessly to create a new way of reaching guitar players around the world. Joseph is now a regular speaker for Amazon events as he explains and helps others understand his business, work and music ethos. In this our fifth podcast, Ged Brockie discusses Joseph's musical background, training and how he built up this business from nothing. Joseph also discusses where he sees things going in the future as well as offering a shout out to talent around the world to get on board with Fundamental Changes. Podcast Ep 5 – Table Of Contents 1.26 Introduction by Joseph. 2.45 Meeting Brian May of Queen. 5.45 Early music education and exposure to guitar. 7.08 Moving to London & London College of Music 9.04 Starting a degree at the Leeds College of Music. 14.20 How the first guitar book came about and the start of Fundamental Changes. 15.30 Publishing the first book. 18.00 Moving on to further guitar publications and the process behind this. 21.35 Becoming a power publisher on Amazon. 23.15 Joseph explains his process when writing a guitar book. 26.50 Potential collaboration with Martin Taylor on a new book title. 28.50 Branding and the way it works with Amazon. 32.20 Opportunities for new guitarists and musicians with Fundamental Changes. 35.27 Royalty split details for writers and how Fundamental Changes works with others. 38.40 Future plans for Fundamental Changes. Check Out Just Some Of The Books That Joseph Has Created         [easyazon_link identifier="B01BNMW4UM" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]Guitar: How to Memorize the Fretboard: Quickly and Easily Learn the Notes on the Guitar Neck[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="B00CLNXGH8" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]The Practical Guide to Modern Music Theory for Guitarists: With 2.5 hours of Audio and Over 200 Notated Examples (Guitar Technique)[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="1480170496" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]The CAGED System and 100 Licks for Blues Guitar: Learn To Play The Blues Your Way![/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="B00B88K4D6" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]Complete Technique for Modern Guitar: Over 200 Fast-Working Exercises with Audio Examples (Guitar Technique Book 5)[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="1911267302" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]Guitar: The Circle of Fifths for Guitarists: Learn and Apply Music Theory for Guitar[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="B00PEYNDUQ" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]Guitar Chords in Context Part One: Learn to construct and apply essential guitar chords[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="1910403261" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]Guitar Fretboard Fluency: The Creative Guide to Mastering The Guitar[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="1483930459" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]Beginner's Guitar Lessons: The Essential Guide: The Quickest Way to Learn to Play (Fundamental Changes)[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="B00HBY8V0O" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]The Complete Guide to Playing Blues Guitar Part One - Rhythm Guitar (Play Blues Guitar Book 1)[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="1910403318" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]Voice Leading Jazz Guitar: Creative Voice Leading and Chord Substitution for Jazz Rhythm Guitar (Guitar Chords in Context) (Volume 3)[/easyazon_link] More About Joseph Alexander You learn more about Fundamental Changes at the following website link and get in touch if you would like see your guitar/music book in print! Fundamental Changes Fundamental Changes On Youtube

Joseph Alexander Of Fundamental Changes - The Guitarist Who's Sold 300,000 Guitar Books! Joseph Alexander, the founder of Fundamental Changes is an amazing person and not only because he has sold a million dollars of guitar books. He is amazing because he found a gap in a market using new publishing technology and worked tirelessly to create a new way of reaching guitar players around the world. Joseph is now a regular speaker for Amazon events as he explains and helps others understand his business, work and music ethos. In this our fifth podcast, Ged Brockie discusses Joseph's musical background, training and how he built up this business from nothing. Joseph also discusses where he sees things going in the future as well as offering a shout out to talent around the world to get on board with Fundamental Changes. Podcast Ep 5 – Table Of Contents 1.26 Introduction by Joseph. 2.45 Meeting Brian May of Queen. 5.45 Early music education and exposure to guitar. 7.08 Moving to London & London College of Music 9.04 Starting a degree at the Leeds College of Music. 14.20 How the first guitar book came about and the start of Fundamental Changes. 15.30 Publishing the first book. 18.00 Moving on to further guitar publications and the process behind this. 21.35 Becoming a power publisher on Amazon. 23.15 Joseph explains his process when writing a guitar book. 26.50 Potential collaboration with Martin Taylor on a new book title. 28.50 Branding and the way it works with Amazon. 32.20 Opportunities for new guitarists and musicians with Fundamental Changes. 35.27 Royalty split details for writers and how Fundamental Changes works with others. 38.40 Future plans for Fundamental Changes. Check Out Just Some Of The Books That Joseph Has Created         [easyazon_link identifier="B01BNMW4UM" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]Guitar: How to Memorize the Fretboard: Quickly and Easily Learn the Notes on the Guitar Neck[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="B00CLNXGH8" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]The Practical Guide to Modern Music Theory for Guitarists: With 2.5 hours of Audio and Over 200 Notated Examples (Guitar Technique)[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="1480170496" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]The CAGED System and 100 Licks for Blues Guitar: Learn To Play The Blues Your Way![/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="B00B88K4D6" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]Complete Technique for Modern Guitar: Over 200 Fast-Working Exercises with Audio Examples (Guitar Technique Book 5)[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="1911267302" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]Guitar: The Circle of Fifths for Guitarists: Learn and Apply Music Theory for Guitar[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="B00PEYNDUQ" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]Guitar Chords in Context Part One: Learn to construct and apply essential guitar chords[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="1910403261" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]Guitar Fretboard Fluency: The Creative Guide to Mastering The Guitar[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="1483930459" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]Beginner's Guitar Lessons: The Essential Guide: The Quickest Way to Learn to Play (Fundamental Changes)[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="B00HBY8V0O" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]The Complete Guide to Playing Blues Guitar Part One - Rhythm Guitar (Play Blues Guitar Book 1)[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link identifier="1910403318" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]Voice Leading Jazz Guitar: Creative Voice Leading and Chord Substitution for Jazz Rhythm Guitar (Guitar Chords in Context) (Volume 3)[/easyazon_link] More About Joseph Alexander You learn more about Fundamental Changes at the following website link and get in touch if you would like see your guitar/music book in print! Fundamental Changes Fundamental Changes On Youtube

Phillip Thorne MBE Discusses His Life Of Guitar & Music Phillip Thorne MBE is one of Scotland's most significant guitar players of the last forty years and not just within the realm of classical guitar. His commissioning of new music for guitar and orchestra, his work within the field of performance and education have been a beacon of light for a generation of players to follow, emulate and in Phillip's own works "better". In this candid interview, Phillip discusses his life from his first exposure to music, through the "performance years" as well as guitar competitions, classical guitar education and more. Phillip Thorne in rehearsal of a new guitar concerto by John Maxwell Geddes. The composer is conducting. Podcast Ep 4 - Table Of Contents 1.45 Early years of piano, Hendrix, bands and finding classical guitar. 4.30 Learning classical guitar in Scotland during the 1960s. 6.29 Main classical guitar influences. 9.24 Working with composer Thomas Wilson 10.24 Locating recordings of classical guitarists. 12.10 Getting an education. 13.54 The Moray House years. 15.14 Guitar societies and performance. 20.00 Thoughts on adjudicating guitar competitions. 24.19 Working as a head of music. 25.50 Sorros. 27.40 The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland formally the RSAMD. 32.25 Discussing the "MBE" and how it happened. 34.16 The many guitars and guitar maker relationships. 39.30 Classical guitar education and it's challenges. 45.20 The opportunities and difficulties facing today's classical guitarists. Listen To Phillip Thorne MBE Performing Part of a guitar concerto premier composed by Thomas Wilson and performed by Phillip Thorne MBE. http://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Guitar-Concerto-Phillip-Thorne.mp3   Sorros - Dances of The Scottish Courte with Phillip Thorne and Selina Madeley: From the album Sorros. http://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Dances-Of-The-Scottish-Courte.mp3   "Stardustis" from the album "Celtic Soul" by Phillip Thorne and Selina Madeley http://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Stardustis-1.mp3 Check Out All Our Other Podcasts Check out our podcast page which includes all our podcasts to date with news on up and coming episodes. Please consider subscribing to the GMI - Guitar & Music Institute podcast.  

Phillip Thorne MBE Discusses His Life Of Guitar & Music Phillip Thorne MBE is one of Scotland's most significant guitar players of the last forty years and not just within the realm of classical guitar. His commissioning of new music for guitar and orchestra, his work within the field of performance and education have been a beacon of light for a generation of players to follow, emulate and in Phillip's own works "better". In this candid interview, Phillip discusses his life from his first exposure to music, through the "performance years" as well as guitar competitions, classical guitar education and more. Phillip Thorne in rehearsal of a new guitar concerto by John Maxwell Geddes. The composer is conducting. Podcast Ep 4 - Table Of Contents 1.45 Early years of piano, Hendrix, bands and finding classical guitar. 4.30 Learning classical guitar in Scotland during the 1960s. 6.29 Main classical guitar influences. 9.24 Working with composer Thomas Wilson 10.24 Locating recordings of classical guitarists. 12.10 Getting an education. 13.54 The Moray House years. 15.14 Guitar societies and performance. 20.00 Thoughts on adjudicating guitar competitions. 24.19 Working as a head of music. 25.50 Sorros. 27.40 The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland formally the RSAMD. 32.25 Discussing the "MBE" and how it happened. 34.16 The many guitars and guitar maker relationships. 39.30 Classical guitar education and it's challenges. 45.20 The opportunities and difficulties facing today's classical guitarists. Listen To Phillip Thorne MBE Performing Part of a guitar concerto premier composed by Thomas Wilson and performed by Phillip Thorne MBE. http://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Guitar-Concerto-Phillip-Thorne.mp3   Sorros - Dances of The Scottish Courte with Phillip Thorne and Selina Madeley: From the album Sorros. http://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Dances-Of-The-Scottish-Courte.mp3   "Stardustis" from the album "Celtic Soul" by Phillip Thorne and Selina Madeley http://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Stardustis-1.mp3 Check Out All Our Other Podcasts Check out our podcast page which includes all our podcasts to date with news on up and coming episodes. Please consider subscribing to the GMI - Guitar & Music Institute podcast.  

Nigel Clark Jazz Guitarists - A Performing Musician Nigel Clark is one of Scotland's finest jazz guitarists. His incredible musicality and amazing technique have made him one of the most sought after players not only in his native Scotland, but in Europe and beyond. Find out more about his career, view on music education and how to create an individual sound in the interview that follows.   Podcast Ep 3 - Table Of Contents 1.02 Which Nigel Clark is this? 2.10 Working as a session musician in London. 5.43 Hue & Cry, backing Madonna and stadium rock. 9.57 Rock & pop or jazz...or both? 11.42 Playing with Moya Brenna of Clannad & Gloria Gaynor. 14.28 Moving to jazz...almost! 17.42 The influence of Django Reinhardt. 21.03 Django guitar competitions and individuality. 23.09 The changing world and music fans. 25.19 The life of a performing musician. 30.00 Learning to play music. 31.05 State sponsored education. 34.00 Bill and Oscar. 35.50 How individuality creates a unique voice. 36.47 Bach's brother and Pachelbel. 39.48 The Internet and Youtube. 42.50 Current tour dates and touring in today's world. 48.56 Final thoughts on music and art. Nigel Clark's website - get their by clicking NIGEL CLARK WEBSITE Nigel On Youtube There are a lot of videos on Youtube where Nigel can be seen playing in numerous musical settings. Here is a selection through the years, but there are a lot more for you to view. With Hue & Cry... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gxMvb9VrzY With Philip Catherine... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiHc7ibMrus With Gloria Gaynor... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT6YH2vH2kM With SGQ (Scottish Guitar Quartet)... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEHf3wns6gk With Koshka... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NfpUvKeoDo Nigel Clark on iTunes Please consider supporting Nigel and also to a smaller extent GMI by purchasing a song or two or even a complete album. Check Out All Our Other Podcasts Check out our podcast page which includes all our podcasts to date with news on up and coming episodes. Please consider subscribing to the GMI - Guitar & Music Institute podcast.

Nigel Clark Jazz Guitarists - A Performing Musician Nigel Clark is one of Scotland's finest jazz guitarists. His incredible musicality and amazing technique have made him one of the most sought after players not only in his native Scotland, but in Europe and beyond. Find out more about his career, view on music education and how to create an individual sound in the interview that follows.   Podcast Ep 3 - Table Of Contents 1.02 Which Nigel Clark is this? 2.10 Working as a session musician in London. 5.43 Hue & Cry, backing Madonna and stadium rock. 9.57 Rock & pop or jazz...or both? 11.42 Playing with Moya Brenna of Clannad & Gloria Gaynor. 14.28 Moving to jazz...almost! 17.42 The influence of Django Reinhardt. 21.03 Django guitar competitions and individuality. 23.09 The changing world and music fans. 25.19 The life of a performing musician. 30.00 Learning to play music. 31.05 State sponsored education. 34.00 Bill and Oscar. 35.50 How individuality creates a unique voice. 36.47 Bach's brother and Pachelbel. 39.48 The Internet and Youtube. 42.50 Current tour dates and touring in today's world. 48.56 Final thoughts on music and art. Nigel Clark's website - get their by clicking NIGEL CLARK WEBSITE Nigel On Youtube There are a lot of videos on Youtube where Nigel can be seen playing in numerous musical settings. Here is a selection through the years, but there are a lot more for you to view. With Hue & Cry... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gxMvb9VrzY With Philip Catherine... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiHc7ibMrus With Gloria Gaynor... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT6YH2vH2kM With SGQ (Scottish Guitar Quartet)... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEHf3wns6gk With Koshka... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NfpUvKeoDo Nigel Clark on iTunes Please consider supporting Nigel and also to a smaller extent GMI by purchasing a song or two or even a complete album. Check Out All Our Other Podcasts Check out our podcast page which includes all our podcasts to date with news on up and coming episodes. Please consider subscribing to the GMI - Guitar & Music Institute podcast.

How Does Someone Become A Professional Guitarist? So if you are starting out, or perhaps you've been playing for some time and you want to make the jump to full time becoming a professional guitarist full time, how do you go about this? What does it entail? More importantly, what is the probable reality compared to the dreams that you have? In this episode, you will hear from guitarist Ged Brockie who has been plying his trade as a professional musician for over thirty years. Pulling from his own experience you'll learn just what it takes to earn your living as a musician. A highly personal podcast episode, Ged talks about his own beginnings as a musician and how this initial dream developed into the reality of actually making a living. This podcast talks about the realities of making a living as a musician and the fact that you don't always get everything on your own terms. Also discussed is the how you need a basket of skills and you also need to be adaptable to situations. Talent, that often used word also is considered. What really is talent and how do other people view and perceive it? Note From Ged Brockie I have included a download of my CV which includes the vast majority of the work that I have carried out. It does not list my ongoing home tuition and gigs I perform at in my hometown and further afield. I have included it so you can see the diversity needed to earn a living as a musician. Or at least, this is how I have found it.         Check Out All Our Other Podcasts Check out our podcast page which includes all our podcasts to date with news on up and coming episodes.

How Does Someone Become A Professional Guitarist? So if you are starting out, or perhaps you've been playing for some time and you want to make the jump to full time becoming a professional guitarist full time, how do you go about this? What does it entail? More importantly, what is the probable reality compared to the dreams that you have? In this episode, you will hear from guitarist Ged Brockie who has been plying his trade as a professional musician for over thirty years. Pulling from his own experience you'll learn just what it takes to earn your living as a musician. A highly personal podcast episode, Ged talks about his own beginnings as a musician and how this initial dream developed into the reality of actually making a living. This podcast talks about the realities of making a living as a musician and the fact that you don't always get everything on your own terms. Also discussed is the how you need a basket of skills and you also need to be adaptable to situations. Talent, that often used word also is considered. What really is talent and how do other people view and perceive it? Note From Ged Brockie I have included a download of my CV which includes the vast majority of the work that I have carried out. It does not list my ongoing home tuition and gigs I perform at in my hometown and further afield. I have included it so you can see the diversity needed to earn a living as a musician. Or at least, this is how I have found it.         Check Out All Our Other Podcasts Check out our podcast page which includes all our podcasts to date with news on up and coming episodes.

Learning Guitar Sight Reading On Guitar Learning to read traditional music notation on the guitar is usually not the first thing that guitarists consider unless they come from a classical guitar background. Due to the fact that guitar players get scales, chords, arpeggios and ultimately songs together quickly, by the time that they get round to thinking about getting their reading together it's often too late; or so they think. Getting used to TAB (tablature) means they don't see the point in learning to read. This podcast which is episode 1 puts the case for guitar players of all ages and styles to reconsider and challenge their thoughts on learning to read music. What is your experience of learning to read music? If you have any points or comments to make then sign up to GMI by joining at the top menu bar. You will then be able to add comments to any of the posts and you can also join the GMI forum. We'd love to see you there! The Book Discussed In The Podcast You will see below this paragraph the book mentioned in the podcast. If you are serious about getting your sight reading skills on guitar to a higher level then these publications are a must buy. One Three Hour Rehearsal - One Album Produced The album below which is available on iTunes is also discussed in the podcast above. This demonstrates the power of being able to read music and what is possible. Check out our podcast page which includes all our podcasts to date with news on up and coming episodes.

Learning Guitar Sight Reading On Guitar Learning to read traditional music notation on the guitar is usually not the first thing that guitarists consider unless they come from a classical guitar background. Due to the fact that guitar players get scales, chords, arpeggios and ultimately songs together quickly, by the time that they get round to thinking about getting their reading together it's often too late; or so they think. Getting used to TAB (tablature) means they don't see the point in learning to read. This podcast which is episode 1 puts the case for guitar players of all ages and styles to reconsider and challenge their thoughts on learning to read music. What is your experience of learning to read music? If you have any points or comments to make then sign up to GMI by joining at the top menu bar. You will then be able to add comments to any of the posts and you can also join the GMI forum. We'd love to see you there! The Book Discussed In The Podcast You will see below this paragraph the book mentioned in the podcast. If you are serious about getting your sight reading skills on guitar to a higher level then these publications are a must buy. [easyazon_link identifier="0876390114" locale="US" tag="guitandmusiin-20"]A Modern Method for Guitar - Volumes 1, 2, 3 Complete[/easyazon_link] One Three Hour Rehearsal - One Album Produced The album below which is available on iTunes is also discussed in the podcast above. This demonstrates the power of being able to read music and what is possible. Check out our podcast page which includes all our podcasts to date with news on up and coming episodes.